Línea Abierta Programming: Week of June 29, 2026

Celebrating 45 Years of Radio Bilingüe

MONDAY, JUNE 29
PROGRAM #11185 12:00 PM PT

250th Anniversary: March on Washington. As the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches, thousands of people are mobilizing in Washington, D.C. and cities across the country this weekend to celebrate participatory democracy and demand a shared vision for the future. Marches, cultural events, community gatherings, and a “Declaration of Interdependence” calling for living wages, climate justice, reproductive rights, voting rights, and peace for all. What happened at these gatherings? What are the demonstrators demanding? And how are organizers challenging the celebration being put forward by the White House?

Catastrophic Earthquakes in Venezuela. Two earthquakes struck Caracas and La Guaira, leaving dozens of buildings destroyed and hundreds dead or missing. The presidency declared a state of emergency. Several countries are offering assistance for the massive search-and-rescue operation. What is the full toll? How is the new government responding? What emergency aid is the United States offering? And how is the U.S. responding to calls to restore TPS for Venezuelan disaster victims?

Conditions on Voting vs. Guarantees for Voting. Trump abruptly canceled his signing of a bipartisan housing bill, conditioning it on the passage of the SAVE America Act, which would overhaul the electoral system in all 50 states and impose new citizenship and voter ID requirements. Meanwhile, Democrats in both chambers have reintroduced legislation that would create the first federal guarantee of the right to vote in federal elections, protecting citizens against laws that unduly restrict access to the ballot. What is the background of this debate? And what is the likely path forward for both bills?

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TUESDAY, JUNE 30
PROGRAM #11186 11:00 AM PT

Marielena Hincapié. This program in our series “Treinta Años, Treinta Voces” features a conversation with attorney Marielena Hincapié, who, as executive director of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) based in Los Angeles, became a leading voice in the national immigration debate and a central figure in the creation and defense of DACA. Hincapié led numerous legal and policy battles, including successful challenges to harsh anti-immigrant state laws in Arizona and Alabama, and a U.S. Supreme Court victory blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to end DACA. She reflects on that experience and on the current state of immigrant communities as she writes Becoming America, a book on the nation’s immigration wars. This interview originally aired on December, 23rd, 2025.

PROGRAM #11187 12:00 PM PT

Deportation Protections Rescinded. The U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings in favor of the Trump administration and against the protection of hundreds of thousands of legal residents: Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, which will make it easier to turn away people fleeing persecution and seeking asylum, and Mullin v. Doe, which authorizes Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrians and Haitians living in the United States. What will this mean for those affected and for other communities of legal residents with protected status?

Deaths in ICE Custody. Thirty immigrants have died in ICE custody so far in fiscal year 2026 — the highest figure since 2004. Since Trump’s return, the total has reached 50 deaths, with Mexicans making up the majority of victims, followed by Cubans, Hondurans, and Nicaraguans. Why are they dying? Is the higher death toll simply a result of more detentions? How does the current situation compare to previous administrations? And are detention centers truly transparent?

Feds vs. Organizations Defending Children. ICE agents and Health and Human Services officials attempted to enter the offices of organizations providing legal assistance to unaccompanied immigrant children, in what advocates are calling a campaign of intimidation. Historically, the government has guaranteed legal help to minors because of their particular vulnerability — but the Trump administration is cutting funding and taking measures that those affected say amount to a direct attack on children. What is behind these federal actions?

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
PROGRAM #11188 12:00 PM PT

Latinos in resistance. The Midwest is home to millions of Latino families currently facing threats such as immigration raids, cuts to essential services, and federal policies that destabilize entire communities. In response, nearly 100 leaders from Latino organizations and community advocates gathered to chart a path forward. What strategies are emerging from this meeting? What is the reality for Latino communities in the region? What are their priorities, and how are they organizing to face these challenges?

New York Primaries: Is a new Democratic leadership emerging? The New York primaries shook up the Democratic Party. Mayor Mamdani’s allies won three races—including victories over two influential members of Congress—running on a platform that was staunchly pro-worker, pro-immigrant, and opposed to the Israeli government lobby. What does this result mean for November? Is the progressive wing of the Democratic Party gaining momentum? Can these leaders from a solidly liberal area win elections in the country’s conservative strongholds?

Cancer does not affect everyone equally. A young patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer had to have his colon removed and subsequently undergo a full course of chemotherapy. He is one of a growing number of young adults suffering from early-onset cancer. On this program, he discusses the lessons he has learned from this experience. Additionally, a leader from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) shares the latest scientific updates and discusses how—despite significant progress in the fight against cancer—Latinos and other groups remain at higher risk, face delayed detection, or have less access to timely treatment.

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THURSDAY, JULY 2
PROGRAM #11189 11:00 AM PT

Caring for Toddlers. The first three years of life are crucial for a child’s development. To provide excellent care for babies, parents are advised to track key developmental milestones, adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule, ensure timely interventions and proper nutrition, and maintain regular parent-child communication. If a child has a diagnosed delay or is at risk of developmental delays, early intervention programs step in to provide support. In California, these support services are a federal right for children aged 0 to 3. In this program, specialists answer key questions and offer practical guidance for families with young children in the Central Valley.

PROGRAM #11190 12:00 PM PT

Trump’s Hand in Colombia? Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has been declared president-elect of Colombia. Trump claimed credit for the victory, and de la Espriella pledged to govern in alliance with Washington from day one. Despite denouncing serious electoral irregularities and open foreign interference, progressive candidate Iván Cepeda accepted the results. What evidence exists of foreign interference? Why is the far right rising in Colombia and across South America? And how does this advance the “Donroe Doctrine”?

Iran in the U.S.: Beyond the field. The Iranian national team left a note in their locker room at the Los Angeles stadium with a single word: “peace.” The message promises that the team will leave “with dignity.” Although the United States lifted some travel restrictions for Iran’s squad, the team has faced unfair and discriminatory treatment as well as obstacles to training—behavior unbecoming of a World Cup host country, according to the team’s coach. Was there undue obstruction and political interference in how the team was treated? What do World Cup rules say, and what does this gesture reveal about sports diplomacy?

Birthright Citizenship. The Supreme Court could rule today on the birthright citizenship case, a decision that would dramatically impact millions of residents. How did the Court rule, and what are its most immediate and far-reaching repercussions?

The New Medicaid Rules. The Trump administration has released final rules requiring millions of Medicaid recipients to prove they are working, studying, or volunteering to keep their coverage. States are racing against the clock to update their systems and prevent eligible people from losing access. Who will be left out? Which communities will be hit hardest? And do states have the real capacity to implement these rules without triggering a health coverage crisis?

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FRIDAY, JULY 3
PROGRAM #11191 12:00 PM PT

The United States: 250 Years. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal…” So reads the Declaration of Independence, which marks its 250th anniversary. The commemoration arrives at a moment when the concepts of citizenship and national identity are at the center of political debate. Coinciding with this milestone, we launch with this program a special series to express our own “truths” as a community to reflect on what it means to be American, who counts as a citizen, how Mexicans and Latinos have redefined the identity of this nation, and what the future of the country looks like. Distinguished intellectual leaders and activists have been invited to take part in the conversation.